The OCM
website has a new look and
organization. Please visit the site to find classroom schedules, get classroom
help via technology instructions, videos and FAQs, and learn more about OCM
projects. We invite your feedback as you use the website for your classroom
needs.

Classroom renovations and updatesSeveral general purpose classrooms received new furnishings, carpet, or
technology over winter break. Some of these classrooms include:

Room assignments for
spring 2012 classes are available on the One Stop Class Schedule. Please note: room assignments are subject
to change prior to the start of term. While this usually only affects a small
number of classes, verify your classroom assignment before the first class
meeting. If you have specific questions about your room assignment, contact
your department scheduling coordinator.

Classroom technology instructions & videos
Classroom specific instructions for using the installed classroom technology is
available on the OCM website, go to Find classroom instructions.

We've
added enhanced instructions and short video tutorials to the OCM website.
Do you have any suggestions for a video tutorial or specific equipment
instruction? Email ocmhelp@umn.edu with
your suggestions.

Contact us
OCM is available to help with any questions, concerns, or comments regarding
general purpose classrooms or central student study spaces.

Make sure to update room characteristic information during ECS period 1. Updating room characteristics provides OCM with information about the type of room the instructor would like to teach in. It also helps students and instructors by not moving their course section during the first week of classes because the instructor didn't get the type of room they wanted.

Tips for getting the right classroom:

Check with the instructor to verify the appropriate room characteristics.

Don't request room characteristics that conflict with each other (e.g., Active Learning Classrooms and Tablet Arm Chairs or West Bank and East Bank). Search for classroom features if you have questions about potential room characteristic conflicts.

Choose a maximum of four room characteristics. Choosing multiple room characteristics limits the number of possible classroom.

There are a large number of classes in the spring 2012 class schedule that have a room assignment but no students currently enrolled. If you do not plan to offer a class, please cancel the class in ECS. Changing the enrollment capacity to zero and checking the "no print" box in ECS will not release the classroom assignment. Additionally, be a good neighbor and let ocmsched@umn.edu know that you do not plan to offer the class.